Cancun

Mexico

Restaurants in Cancun

Mexican cuisine is recognised as one of the three most popular
food styles in the world and Cancun is as good a place as any to
sample authentic Mexican meals. The city's status as a celebrated
holiday destination also ensures that there is a huge variety of
international cuisines on offer, and although eating out in Cancun
can be expensive it is also extremely rewarding.

The Yucatan Peninsula has its own unique flavours and
specialities and Yucatan cuisine is often less spicy than that from
other regions in Mexico, making it a good option for foreigners
with sensitive palettes. On the other hand, those who relish the
burn should look out for dishes spiced with hot habanera
chilies!

Seafood restaurants dominate in Cancun, which should be no
surprise considering the quality and quantity of fresh seafood in
the region. Popular seafood dishes in Cancun include a variety of
lobster specialities and ceviche (a kind of raw seafood salad). For
fine dining there are many upmarket restaurants. Some of the most
highly acclaimed can be found in the Ritz Carlton Cancun Hotel and
in the Fiesta Americana Gran Coral Beach Hotel. In downtown Cancun
there are some hidden gems and the far cheaper fare found where the
locals eat is often the best authentically Mexican food you can
find in the city. Tulum Avenue and Yaxchilan Avenue have some of
the best restaurants.

$$$$$ | French

Les Cepages

For a stylish gastronomical experience in Cancun, Les Cepages is
the favourite. The restaurant serves international cuisine, with a
French influence, and meals are creatively and beautifully
presented. Specialties include lamb chops with mint sauce, duck
with honey caramelized apples and roasted quail. There is a good
wine selection and the service is superb. This world-class
restaurant is slightly off the beaten tourist track in Cancun but
well worth seeking out. Les Cepages is open 6pm to 11pm on Monday,
2pm to 10pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.

Tacun

This small, simple restaurant serves fantastic, authentic
Mexican food in a friendly and laid-back setting. Tacun is great
value for money - a rare thing in Cancun - and serves yummy food in
liberal helpings. Locals and tourists alike consistently rate the
spot highly. The restaurant doesn't accept credit cards so be sure
to take cash. Tacun is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Address: Blvd. Kukulcan Km 11.5, CancunTelephone: +52 998 883 0652

$$$$$ | Italian

La Dolce Vita

Consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in Cancun for
many years, La Dolce Vita serves fresh seafood, pizza and home-made
pasta in the Italian tradition, and has a good selection of
international wines. One of their signature dishes is Boquinete
Dolce Vita, which is local snapper topped with shrimp and
mushrooms, enclosed in puff pastry, and served with lobster sauce.
La Dolce Vita is elegant but friendly. The restaurant is open daily
from 8am to 11pm.

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